ster·nu·ta·tor (stûr ny -t  tr)n. A substance that irritates the nasal and respiratory passages and causes coughing, sneezing, lacrimation, and sometimes vomiting. |
sternutator [ˈstɜːnjʊˌteɪtə]
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(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a substance that causes sneezing, coughing, and tears; used in chemical warfare
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| Noun | 1. | sternutator - a chemical substance that causes sneezing and coughing and crying; "police used a sternutatory to subdue the mob" chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight |
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